Hybrid Payroll Administrator – 1,400 Employees, Cape Town

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Eersterivier; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our established Business Services team on a 9-month fixed-term contract, based at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. You will manage day-to-day payroll administration and support end-to-end payroll processing for ~1,400 employees, ensuring accurate and compliant delivery.

The role follows a hybrid model requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in payroll processing and administration.
• Experience with high-volume payrolls.
• Good understanding of payroll processes, payroll tax and relevant payroll legislation.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with SARS eFiling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily Payroll Administration: Manage payroll queries, respond professionally, prepare contracts (biweekly).
• Monthly Payroll Processing: Support end-to-end processing for ~1,400 employees; handle starters, terminations, overtime, benefits; validate data.
• Quarterly & Annual Payroll Support: Assist with regulatory submissions and year-end reports for auditors.
• General Team Support: Assist with payroll projects, track queries, support peak periods and meet deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BCom / BTech / Diploma in Payroll

Tools

SAGE People

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

SARS eFiling

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our established Business Services team on a 9-month fixed-term contract, based at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. You will manage day-to-day payroll administration and support end-to-end payroll processing for ~1,400 employees, ensuring accurate and compliant delivery.

The role follows a hybrid model requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in the office.